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Mountain pass in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Photo: AC Lovett, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The Khyber Pass is the main route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The pass is entirely within Pakistan. The nearest major cities on the route that goes over the pass are Jalalabad in Afghanistan and Peshawar in Pakistan, with Torkham as border crossing point.
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Monument situated at the entrance of the Khyber Pass. The gate is located immediately west of Peshawar, with the historic Jamrud Fort lying adjacent to it
Located within the Landi Kotal Fort, this fascinating museum tells the story of the Khyber Rifles paramilitary force, with a treasure trove of artifacts and memorabilia.
The Khyber Pass was considered closed to foreigners for some years, however, since 2017 there have been a few reports of successful crossings from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
Read in the guideTravelling by car or taxi is common. Traffic can be heavy and the roads are not in the best condition.
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